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Subtract 21/24 from 35/9

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 21/24

35/9 - 21/24 is 217/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    35/9 = 35 × 8/9 × 8 = 280/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    21/24 = 21 × 3/24 × 3 = 63/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/72 - 63/72 = 280 - 63/72 = 217/72
  5. In mixed form: 31/72

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